About the job Associate Director - Finance - SAP
We are hiring on behalf of a global professional services organization recognized for its deep expertise in audit, tax, and advisory. Serving top-tier clients across industries, the firm provides strategic solutions to address complex business challenges with integrity and insight.
We are looking for a visionary and experienced Associate Director Solution Architect specializing in SAP Sales & Distribution (SD) and Finance (FICO). The ideal candidate will lead the design and delivery of SAP S/4HANA solutions, providing strategic direction, ensuring best-practice integration, and enabling large-scale business transformations.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead end-to-end SAP S/4HANA solution architecture for engagements involving SD and Finance modules
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Define solution strategy and roadmap for Order-to-Cash and Record-to-Report processes
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Design and optimize integrated business processes such as sales order management, billing, revenue recognition, and financial reporting
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Engage with senior leadership and business stakeholders to align technology solutions with transformation objectives
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Guide implementation of RISE with SAP, SAP BTP, and SAP Activate methodology
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Oversee integration of SD and FICO processes, including pricing, tax, revenue accounting, and reconciliation
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Conduct workshops, fit-gap sessions, and high-level architecture reviews
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Ensure compliance with SAP best practices, legal/regulatory requirements, and internal governance
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Mentor consultants and managers, supporting talent development within the practice
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Contribute to pre-sales activities such as solutioning, estimation, and proposal development
Required Skills & Experience
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Minimum of 13 years of SAP experience with 3+ full-cycle S/4HANA implementations
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Deep functional expertise in SAP SD (Order Management, Pricing, Billing, Credit Management) and SAP FICO (GL, AR, AP, Controlling, Asset Accounting)
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Strong experience in cross-module integration: SD FICO, revenue recognition, financial postings, tax
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Proficiency in S/4HANA innovations: Universal Journal, Advanced ATP, Settlement Management, Group Reporting
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Hands-on knowledge of SAP Activate, Fit-to-Standard delivery, and Agile/hybrid project methodologies
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Familiarity with SAP BTP, SAP Analytics Cloud, and Fiori-based apps
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Proven leadership in global SAP programs with complex stakeholder environments
Certifications
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Required: SAP S/4HANA Sales and SAP S/4HANA Finance Certifications
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Preferred: SAP Solution Architect, PMP, Prince2, or equivalent
Education
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Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field (e.g., B.Tech, MBA, CA)
Soft Skills
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Strong leadership and strategic thinking
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Excellent communication and executive stakeholder engagement
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Ability to influence change across cross-functional teams and global organizations
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High emotional intelligence and team mentoring skills
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Passion for continuous learning and staying up-to-date with the latest SAP innovations
Work Setup
Location: Makati
Schedule: Dayshift
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2-3 days onsite per week)
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